2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Simca Oceane
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1958 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 938 kg more than 1958 Simca Oceane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Corvette | Oceane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
